Head of Public Security Brigadier Tariq bin Mubarak bin Dayna in a statement said that small groups broke the law on Sunday exploiting Imam Al Hadi mourning ceremony to conduct rallies in which violating political slogans were chanted in some areas of the kingdom.
Action against these groups was undertaken utilizing legal procedures and was referred to the public prosecution.
He also indicated that officials of community houses (mat’ams) were previously informed by the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs along with Security Directors of various areas to avoid exploiting mat’ams and religious ceremonies in activities other than what they are specified for.
Brigadier Bin Dayna extended his thanks and appreciation to a number of mat’am officials who exhibited their cooperation with security bodies, and their care towards abiding by the status of these mat’ams and their religious characteristics in accordance with the law.